This is very exciting: SCBWI WWA is trying something brand spanking new by hosting a Graphic Novel Workshop.

The very talented Linda Medley, author and illustrator of Castle Waiting, will be leading the workshop. Both authors and illustrators are invited and Linda welcomes you to bring any projects you are working on that you might like to convert to a graphic novel OR a graphic novel you'd like her to look at!

There are only a few spots left--I can't wait!

I'm sorry I missed it. I would have had some Frobscottle and Mud Burgers to commemorate such a fine day. Dear wacky Roald would be 90.

What is your favorite Dahl book?

Mine used to be Danny the Champion of the World and The BFG--Quentin Blake being a huge part of the appeal, too.

Currently I'm in love with the audio version of Boy and Going Solo both read by Andrew Sachs, Manuel, from Fawlty Towers. I say buy both book and audio versions--there are some fantastic photos and things in the books. But Andrew Sachs is an all-time favorite and an amazing narrator. There's also the non-child friendly Lamb to the Slaughter...Dahl was a nutter.

A new discovery a few years ago--that someone besides Quentin Blake could illustrate a Dahl story and have it be a success. I love what Ralph Steadman did for The Mildenhall Treasure.

Happy Dahl Day everyone. Look out for bald toeless witches and poach some pheasants if you can!

Jaime

If you haven't read The Beast of Noor yet you should be ashamed of yourselves. It is an EXCELLENT fall pick to get you in the mood for Halloween.

The book's minisite is up and running and so is the quiz! And it is a HARD quiz so, lucky for you, I'm posting the prize you win if you get all the answers right. This is part one of a two part prize.

A little self mailing piece of stationery.

Simply print out the pdf, cut along the outline, write on the blank backside, fold where the diamond pattern meets the other patterns, glue the backside of the vine patterned tabs and VIOLA! A letter/envelope to send to someone special.

To get the second part of the prize, a secret fairy language alphabet decoder, you WILL have to complete the quiz. Go! Get in the library queue or order it up from your favorite bookstore.

Jaime